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It wasn't stated that Iruka was Neji sensei during the Academy as Neji is a year older than the Naruto generation of Shinobi that graduated & became Gennin from the Academy.

Remember Iruka isn't the only sensei within the Academy and there are several classes.

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Concerning the positioning of the shinobi ranks:

A shinobi isn't promoted because of their age. If you are great & worthy enough a shinobi at the age of 13 could be a Jounin and/or joined the Ambu.

In the case of Iruka still being a Chuunin, just indicates that he's still not ready to move up. As, a jounin it's not only knowledge of the shinobi world & the village but also being a capable fighter that can hold his own against almost any enemy. Or know how to not get killed while fighting a more powerful enemy.

Plus other qualities................ Remember Jounin positions are given to the shinobi as compare to Chuunin were anybody can work hard to obtain it.